| TRICHOMONIASIS | |
| CAUSAL AGENT: | Trichomona Columbae (a protozoário) We considered that 80% of the old pigeons are carrying, being able to happen inadvertent. It is used to say that the oldiers live in balance with trichomonas in ominous consequences. In the youngsters is fatal. |
| SYMPTOMS: | – Apathy – Spiny plumage. – Viscous diarrea —> thinning. – Intense thirst – Anorexy (lack of appetite) – Disnea (difficult breading: penguin position) – white and yellow spots in the mouth and throat. |
| DIAGNOSE: | Microscopic examination of isopods of crop and esophagus. |
| TREATMENT: | Dimetridazol (EMTRIL MR) 1 gr. by liter of water during 7 days. METRONIDAZOL RONIDAZOL |
| PROPHYLAXIS: | Hygiene and general disinfection. |
| IMUNIDADE: | A small amount of trichomonas in pigeons with good health causes its own antibodies. |
TRICHOMONIASIS
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